Saturday, April 5, 2008

No Bake Fruit Cake

Ingredients
8 ounces candied cherries, cut up
1 (12 ounces) box vanilla wafers, crushed in blender
6 slices candied pineapple, cut up
1/2 box golden or dark raisins
4 cups chopped pecans
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 cup coconut shavings

Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except milk and coconut shavings, stirring to mix well. Add milk and mix thoroughly.

Divide dough into three balls. Roll each ball into a log shape. Roll in the coconut shavings. Wrap in foil and freeze overnight. Then slice to serve.

Broccoli and Mushrooms

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 heads broccoli, cut into flowerets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced

Directions
In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil. Add garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms and stir for about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook over low heat until broccoli is just tender (about 5 to 10 minutes).